2o years as a fashion model that led to celebrity makeup artist to writer...
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Some unconventional beauty insight too.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

"Paraben-free. Mineral oil-free. Preservative-free. Hypoallergenic, Pixi, cares about skincare, and a botanical natural, inner- outer approach to beauty."Endless Silky Eye PenWaterproof formula glides on smooth, no smudging or budging, looks cream-delicious. The ten shades of intense color, they look like liquid. CopperGlow, a rich copper with specks of gold is a sure bet this Spring.

Had a late night? No problem. Long day? No worries.Pixi's Extra Eye Bright Liner the tired eye pick me up, in a jiffy. With its twist up, no nonsense precision, Extra Eye Bright Liner whitens the inner rims in two swipes. The pale white-pink-lavender enhances the white of the eyes, creating the illusion of larger, brighter eyes. Just like magic, eyes appear more awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed. Hypoallergenic, Waterproof and safe for most sensitive eyes. When Espresso won't do the trick, disguise those circles. Extra Eye Bright Linerto the rescue. Pixi,saves us from our Caffeine habit, creating a sweet, bright eye liner that doesn't leave the eye looking pasty white. White-pink-lavender liner? Now, that's Extra smart Spring into beauty, soft and pretty.Natural Brow Duo, a Petra Pick, is the perfect, combination tool for shaping and accenting the brow. The angled tip, waterproof pencil reshapes brows with precise, easy application. The soft-tinted gel, demi-size wand, tames brows into place. Medium Brown, a soft taupe just the right shade creates a polished brow, with a natural finish. The adjustable shade range works on any brow, from light to dark. Natural Brow Duomight have super powers, magically transfixing the eyes and framing the face.Fragrance free, an added bonus.Check out http://www.pixibeauty.com for more Petra Picks.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

WIKI:"Your skin, due to shedding of skin cells, replaces itself every 7 years. Actually, your skin sheds every 28-45 days, rejuvenating the epidermis and allowing the next generation of skin cells to come forward. The dead skin needs to slough off to allow the new cells to the top. We shed about 40 lbs of skin in a lifetime!"

I don't know about you, but Springs shedding of skin can't come soon enough. The Winter blah's are the equivalent to dry, itchy, spotty, gray skin. There aren't enough loofahs in the world, to scrub away rough patches. Thank your lucky stars, Science and Beauty, make an awesome partnership. A fan of Aveeno for years, I can't wait to see what's new for Spring. I love the natural vibe to the line, and the amazingly fresh, clean scent. Seems the original, skin glow goddess,Jennifer Aniston is a fan, recently partnering up with the au naturale brand."Jennifer's holistic approach to life and natural beauty are a perfect match for Aveeno skincare," states a rep for the company.

I have searched high and low for the perfect makeup wipe. I can't tell you how many models, celebs, clients have refused countless other brands. Fear no more. Aveeno Ultra Calming Makeup Wipes with Calming Feverfew are exactly what the face doctor ordered. Made for sensitive skin, they remove dirt, makeup and waterproof mascara in one swipe. Ultra-Calming Wipes soothe and cleanse, the face feels clean, not irritated. The tight, plastic closure, ensures wipes won't dry out. Keep a set in your purse, jet setters and off you go. Aveeno wipes are number one in my bag.

About Me

Jacqueline Cioffa was an international model for 17 years and celebrity makeup artist. She is a dog lover, crystal collector and Stone Crab enthusiast. Her work has been featured in “Brainstorms, the Anthology” and numerous literary magazines. Living with manic depression, Jacqueline is an advocate for mental health awareness. She's a storyteller, observer, essayist, potty mouth and film lover who's traveled the world.

Her poignant, literary fiction debut THE VAST LANDSCAPE gives new meaning to intense, raw and heartfelt.

Fans of the emotional, soul stirring first novel will not be able to put GEORGIA PINE the exciting sequel down.

“The essence continues because you do. Hope is our greatest asset. To choose hope against the worst possible odds is the true measure of life.” - GEORGIA PINE, by Jacqueline Cioffa

Jacqueline Cioffa pens the column, "Bleeding Ink" with Feminine Collective from her heart to yours.